Recess and Lunch Expectations
When the whistle blows, what do we do first?
Freeze, hands on knees
Your pencil breaks and you need a new one. What should you do before you grab a new one?
Put away your old pencil so it can be sharpened later
Is it better to work with only one classmate or with lots of them?
Lots of them! We have 34 bright kids you can learn from and get to know
You come to school hungry, sleepy and sad. Should you tell Mr. Carr? Why or why not?
Of course! Mr. Carr can be flexible and understanding if he knows when you are having a rough day or an amazing day.
What is the fountain outside of our class for?
Filling up water bottles only
I finished my lunch early. What should I do first?
Recycle my milk, throw away what is left, and put away my tray.
Show me the 3 things you should do before you go to the bathroom.
Bonus 100 points: How does this change in the case of a bathroom emergency?
Normally, use our bathroom signal and wait for permission. Grab the hall pass and write your name on the sign out sheet.
In an emergency, just grab the pass and go. No need for permission, but write your name on the sheet and put a star next to it.
You are put into a group with a kid who you do not get along well with. Should you:
a) Groan and Complain
b) Refuse to work with them
c) Try your best
Try your best! Nobody wants to be excluded or feel like they don't belong. Make sure to help everyone have a great day!
A good fidget is what two things?
Silent and unseen
You are in the bathroom when the fire alarm goes off. What should you do?
Go to our classes normal fire drill spot. DON'T WAIT FOR US!
I see a classmate playing sitting alone outside. What should I do?
Invite them to join your game or ask if they want company
You take a book from the library, but when you finish reading, you forget where it goes in the bookshelf? What do you do?
Put it in the lost books box
Someone in your group keeps getting distracted and not helping. What should you do?
Remind them in a kind tone that you need their help, and if that doesn't work, calmly let the teacher know what is happening so they can support the group
This morning, Irwin was mad so he yelled at Lupita and called her a name. He calmed down now, but Lupita is still upset about it. What can Irwin do?
Apologize and promise not to do it again. She may not forgive him right away, and that is ok.
That said, we need to do our best not to hold grudges. Everyone deserves a second chance as long as they are willing to fix their mistake!
We are walking in the hall when we pass by your favorite teacher's room. The door is open and they are having lots of fun! How long can you leave our line to say hi to the teacher?
Not even for a second! We need to stay together in the halls.
You and a friend both want the same ball. What should you do?
Play Rock-Paper-Scissors or find another fair way to decide
You finish your work but the rest of your class is still working. What should you do?
Read or draw quietly or help those around me if they want help
Someone in your group has a different idea than you for your project. What should you do?
Listen to their idea and talk it out as a group. Don't ignore them
You are having a rough day and need a break. How long can you use the peace corner? What if you are still not ready to be in class?
You should only be in the peace corner for 10 minutes or less. If you need more time after that, Mr. Carr will have you try the buddy classroom or take a walk as needed.
You are walking in line in the hall and the person in front of you is walking really slowly. Is it ok to cut in front of them? What should you do?
Don't cut in front! You can kindly ask them to speed up, but we are not in a rush anyways!
You see Sarah calling Jimmy names. He tries to go to a different space, but Sarah follows him. He asks her to stop, but she keeps calling him names. You think Jimmy might cry. What would you call this and what should you do?
This is bullying.
You could:
Tell Sarah to stop
Get a teacher to help
Help Jimmy ignore it by staying with him until someone can help
You are having a hard time with your math, and you really need help! What are the steps you should take to get help as soon as possible.
Start by asking your neighbors.
If they can't help, raise your hand.
If Mr. Carr is really busy, circle the problem so that he can check in on you later, or go to his help desk and wait there.
What are the 5 rules for a Rockstar Learning Group
Communicate with each other
Work together
Never give up
Stay Focused
Be Friendly
You are having the best day ever and your body just cannot stay calm. You have so much energy, you can't focus on your learning. What can you do?
Use the peace corner
Take deep breaths
Use the headphones and close your eyes
Raise your hand and ask for a fidget
Raise your hand and ask if we can take a movement break
Show me how to line up for recess
Push in your chair and Walk to the door
Eyes forward, voices off, hands to self
Teacher says ready to rock, you say "Ready to roll!"